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KOKRAJHAR: MLA of Kokrajhar East constituency Lawrence Islary on Tuesday called on the Divisional Manager of NEF Railways, Alipurduar Division and apprised him of the need for the stoppage of some express trains at Kokrajhar Railway Station for the interest of people of BTR and lower Assam.
In his request letter, MLA Islary said that there was a requirement of stoppage of some trains at Kokrajhar Railway Station, a Foot Over Bridge (FOB) adjacent to Kokrajhar Railway Station in the west, and a Box Culvert near Hanuman Mandir, Kokrajhar as it will be more convenient for the travellers from the region. He said that the trains for which stoppage was required include 15910 Avadh Assam (Up) & 15909 Avadh Assam (Down), 12346 Saraighat Express (Up)/12345 Saraighat Express (Down), 13248 Capital Express (Up)/13247 Capital Express (Down), and 156252 Lahit Express (Up )/156252 Lahit Express ( Down). The MLA also said that there was a level crossing adjacent to Kokrajhar Railway Station in the west which is being used by the students, especially children and old-aged persons to cross the railway line daily. He also said that the western railway crossing is the shortest way to the Civil Hospital in Kokrajhar and thus this road is essential for daily use for which a Foot Over Bridge is required.
Moreover, Islary said that there was a requirement of a Box Culvert near Hanuman Mandir in Kokrajhar town as the existing hume pipe is narrow and blocked the flow of water. He requested the Divisional Manager to take the necessary steps over the people’s demand at the earliest.
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